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Just had a chance to go through the latest edition of Diabetes Forecast. I love this magazine, which comes with your membership to the American Diabetes Association. They also have great information that I quite frankly don’t seem to get from my doctor. Often I’ll read about something in the magazine and then go talk to him.
This issue of Diabetes Forecast had Randy Jackson on the cover. One thing I liked about his interview was that he talked about being over 350 pounds. He said when you get to that kind …read more

Researchers out of the University of Buffalo have found that young men with type 2 diabetes have significantly low levels of testosterone.  This could prove to make fathering children and quality of life a challenge. This study follows research published earlier by these same scientists reporting that one-third of middle-aged men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels, requiring treatment for erectile dysfunction. ED can prove to be a real blow to ones emotional and physical being.
Reduced testosterone during these years may lead to diminished bone mass and the lack of development or loss of skeletal muscle. These patients …read more

Researchers out of University of Ottawa have discovered a mutation in a gene that is considered to be a major controller in the way that energy levels are used in our bodies. This is a big discovery for endurance athletes as well as diabetics.
What gene is being examined and how does this pertain specifically to diabetics? The gene adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, AMPK, which controls the amount of energy in our cells by becoming active when fuel stores start to deplete such as in extreme exercise. The mutation showed a doubling of the energy use in the cells. In …read more

Just a little personal reflection for today. We had an easter egg hunt at the local park and there were 5000 eggs, yup that is the real amount. That is a whole heck of a lot of candy. Woo hoo!!!!
Was I good? Nope, not even the slightest bit. Did I gorge myself on sugar filled goodies? Oh yeah and I enjoyed every last minute.
I will not check my sugar this evening, as I do not want to know the results. Now, I should state that even when I am “bad” my blood sugar …read more

Stem cell research has caused much controversy over the last few years. Is it a scientific point of contention, a political battle or a religious debate? Different people have very different views on the topic. If my parents taught me one lesson as a youngin’, it is not to talk about religion or politics.
Diabetes is not usually a controversial topic and does not raise eyebrows on a regular basis. But did you know that stem cell research is linked to the disease? Developments of new treatments and therapies could be on the horizon.
Such research continues …read more